Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Newport Beach, CA
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Stefani LaFrenierre
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I have specific interests in the treatment of
PTSD
, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, maternal health, addiction disorders including Suboxone MAT, and can provide expert care for many other mental health and addiction use disorders.
I offer personalized mental health treatment and utilize an integrative and evidence-based approach for the treatment of mental health and addiction conditions. I am a board-certified psychiatrist that has worked in a variety of settings. I provide a compassionate and safe space for us to work together to help achieve your wellness goals. I focus on building long-lasting changes and resiliency so you can achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. I bring a cautious and conservative approach to medication while considering all aspects of your health in treatment planning. I am therapeutically-oriented, and see Adults and Adolescents.
Jacqueline D Bredehoft
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified
Verified
I treat you with respect and compassion helping you learn how to let go of painful memories and emotions, and overcome feelings of guilt, shame and regret to become the person you are meant to be without being held back by the
trauma
and grief of your past.
Do you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning, feel hopeless, or can't stop binging on food, TV, and alcohol? Are you having problems in your personal or professional relationships? Do you feel "stuck," unable to get ahead, afraid to set and achieve goals? Have you ever taken an honest look at your childhood, teen years, or any other time in your history to see what might be holding you back? Have you ever been heartbroken because of a major loss to death, divorce, or a lifetime of painful experiences like childhood traumas? Regardless of the cause, you know it doesn't feel good and you want joy and freedom in your life.
Mottsin Thomas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression,
PTSD
, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Sarah Graff
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a Board certified Adult Psychiatrist educated at Princeton University, Stanford University, UCSF, and Harvard Medical School, in practice over 15 years. I treat a wide range of problems, including mood, anxiety, OCD, addiction,
trauma
, ADHD, marital, identity, and interpersonal disorders. You don't need to suffer alone. I have the expertise to help you. With good treatment, you will feel and function better. I offer you warmth, insight, honesty, intelligence, and my promise to help you find a path to wellness.
David M Davis
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
The psychiatric conditions I have the most expertise in are anxiety, depression, panic attacks, ADHD, OCD,
PTSD
, and relationship issues.
I have been a psychiatrist in Orange County for over 40 years. This means I've seen just about everything and know what works. Being committed to high quality treatment, I evaluate patients' issues and their causes quickly, and am dedicated to working efficiently to resolve problems that negatively impact my patients' lives. In addition to expertise in psychopharmacology, I have extensive training in psychotherapy, if indicated. I have a solo practice and return phone calls promptly.
Venice Sanchez
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help you regain control of your life. It is important that I work closely with you in creating a cooperative and informed therapeutic environment. My areas of expertise include, but not limited to, TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Mental Illness in Pregnancy and Postpartum, Substance Dependence/ Dual Diagnosis, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorders, Eating disorders. My work with the Long Beach VA ,Maternal/ Fetal Specialist OBGYN at UCI, multiple Rehab and Women's Clinic has allowed me to gain focus on Post Traumatic Stress disorder and Substance Abuse/Rehab.
Not accepting new clients
Sarah Jillani
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Board certified psychiatrist who offers in-depth psychiatric evaluations with consultation, psychotherapy and medication management. She treats a wide array of psychiatric conditions and behavioral problems such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD,
trauma
related illness such as
PTSD
, personality disorders and perinatal psychiatry. She has in-depth knowledge of normal childhood development and the effects of
trauma
, genetic and other biopsychosocial factor that impact ones overall emotional development including resiliency vs disorders.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Not accepting new clients
City Psychmd- Shadiaramesh
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress? Are you experiencing fatigue, frequent mood swings, poor concentration, and anger? Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, feeling sad and anxious? Don’t let these symptoms define you. I treat various conditions with psychotherapy and/or medication management that may include General Anxiety Disorder, depression, OCD, ADD & ADHD,
PTSD
, phobias, relationship issues, and much more.
Not accepting new clients
Riz Ahmad
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression,
PTSD
, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Shane Collins
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatrist whose clinical focus is the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders,
PTSD
and other
trauma
-related disorders, and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
Not accepting new clients
Helen Wyman
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
In my practice, I use a combination of therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual, incorporating elements of psychodynamic, interpersonal, and
trauma
-focused therapy.
"Be listened to and feel understood." As a physician and psychotherapist, I am not here to fit you into any boxes or label you. I want to listen to your story because it matters, and it will shape how we approach your treatment.
The Focus Doc
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
specializes in treating cognitive issues related to ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Fog, Depression, OCD, and
PTSD
.
Dr. Dave Auluck, M.D. is a 3rd generation physician, 2nd generation psychiatrist, and physician educator. He is passionate about improving the mental health treatment experience. His mission is to ensure personalized, industry-leading, preeminent care is accessible and affordable. He has worked with thousands of patients over the years and overseen program development for tens of thousands of others. He truly understands there is no "one size fits all" approach.
Leigh Goodrich
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist with experience treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders. My areas of special interest include anxiety and panic disorders, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and
post-traumatic stress
disorder (
PTSD
). I enjoy working with adolescent and transitional-aged youth (TAY) patients, particularly with student mental health issues. I am passionate about truly understanding my patients and taking an individualized approach to treatment that puts each patient’s priorities at the center.
Bonmente
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression,
PTSD
, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
ACCEPTING NEW TELEMEDICINE PATIENTS - We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Evangeline Luriz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who manages care for patients with different psychiatric disorders with a focus on mood disorders: major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder; anxiety disorder,
PTSD
, and ADHD.
Not accepting new clients
Jordan Blaine
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Exclusively focused on mental health issues, Bonmente treats a myriad of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep disorders, postpartum depression,
PTSD
, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and OCD.
Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Helene Morel
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified
Verified
Asking for help is not easy, and finding a provider you trust to help you with mental health care can be a challenge. You don't need to suffer alone. I am here to help you and to provide confidential tele-psychiatry services for medication management and/or psychotherapy for the state of California allowing you to receive psychiatric treatment in the privacy and comfort of your home or work.
Gail R Raphael
Psychiatrist, MD, MS
Verified
Verified
'We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that something deep inside us is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch.' -E.E. Cummings. Every person has inherent value and deserves individual attention and compassionate care. It is a privilege to assist my patients on the journey to self-discovery, emotional healing and recovery. As a medical doctor, I perform psychotherapy and/or prescribe medications if needed. My passion for mental health is both professional and personal, and I believe this enables me to establish a unique and powerful therapeutic relationship essential for treatment success.
Marlene Millan
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP
Verified
Verified
Hello - my name is Marlene! I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner here to help you with many mental health concerns you may be dealing with such as depression, grief, anxiety, lack of focus and many other psychiatric conditions.
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified
Verified
Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency training at the Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis, Dr. Chofla earned his medical degree from Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.
About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in Newport Beach is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Newport Beach Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Newport Beach has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Newport Beach, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Newport Beach Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in Newport Beach is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
Newport Beach Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in Newport Beach has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in Newport Beach, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Newport Beach Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.